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From Clone to Innovation: Wang Xing's Journey
This chapter chronicles the early life of Wang Xing, a key figure in China's tech industry, from his upbringing in a middle-class family to his academic pursuits in the US. It details his motivations for launching social networking platforms, starting with Duo Duo U and evolving into Xiaonei, which later became known as Renren. The narrative also highlights challenges faced in the Chinese tech landscape and the influence of American tech culture on Wang's entrepreneurial journey.
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